Beach Themed Tablescape

I rarely used colorful candles in my tablescapes, but I just loved the way this aqua color worked with the color of the candlesticks.

Look what came in with the tide.

I found this beachy china at Kohl’s last summer…they had it in again this past spring.

I took plain, white, wooden napkin rings and hot glued on large shells to continue our beach theme…

Starfish salad plate…

…and a shell salad plate.

Glassware is from Kohls, too…

An overhead view…

Celebrating summer dining beach side…

with soft, glowing candles…

I’ll leave you with a little tease of what I’m up to for next week’s Tablescape Thursday.

Looking forward to seeing all your beautiful tablescapes!

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Comments

Hello Susan! your beach scape is a welcome sight to my overheated body and eyes. It is hot here and your scape looks so cool and refreshing. I love the shell shaped plates and the napkins rings. The colors are perfect.

Susan, it is lovely! I like the little additions you hung from the candlesticks. This was a true joy to drool over. All the seashells…that I sure wish would wash up here where there sure isn't a beach for many miles! You surprise me every week with your creative tables in your creatively decorated house! Brenda

I just love the shell dishes, the candle sticks and shells, the beauty of the colors. Most of all I can hear the calm of the beach calling. Just beautiful Susan. Next week looks like a Luau! Such fun! Wow I should have entered! I love the lantern with the bird! But I think I won your last one, but I just may have to go visit the bird lantern. That would be fun, all of us buying one for a Tablescape!

susan i have been smitten with your seashore table ever since your very first tt. i posted your first this morn too i loved it so much and here is another gorggeous version~ thanks for all the smiles and ispiration, its always a joy to peek in here.

Susan, your beach tablescape is just beautiful. I had to look at it three times just to take it all in. Those dishes and the stemware are so gorgeous! I also love how you hot-glued the shells to the wooden napkin rings. Everything looks fabulous!

Susan, your attention to detail is what I believe makes your tablescapes so special. I love the little fishes you added to the candlestick and the shells to the napkin rings. The centerpiece is lovely with the scattered shells. The placemats remind me of those little bamboo mats you use at the beach. Love the glasses with the star fish. Your tablescapes are always well balanced and never over done! Your creations are always such an inspiration.

Susan, you are just so smart and so talented. This is such a pretty tablescape. The shells glued to the napkin rings are brilliant and look so pretty. Love those sea shell s/p shakers. I don't know why when I do a tablescape with the same china, mine doesn't look nearly as prety as yours. You've just got the style! laurie

I have always meant to ask yopu: where did you find plain wooded napkin rings??? I ahve searched and can't find any! I LOOOOVe your table! Our AC is broken so I am wishing I was at the beach!!!!!!!! Thanks for cooling me off:):):) Hugs, Pinky

Susan, you do lovely elegant table scapes. It is a delight to pop over just to see where you take us each week … I am dabbling my little toes in a bucket of water to get the beach affect really going here … chuckle! TTFN ~Marydon

Susan,This tablescape is just lovely. Those dishes are fun, aren't they? I really like the candles too – they are perfect with this arrangement.

We had those same dishes at our beach cabin. We didn't get to use them once. Hurricane IKE blew through and destroyed our cabin. After the storm we went to see what was left and I'm afraid that our cabin was taken from the posts and carried away. Luckily we did find a few remnants. Some of the items we found were kitchen utensils and three of these same square plates and one lonely starfish plate! We could hardly believe it! Strange how powerful the weather can be yet so gentle!

Thanks for the walk down memory lane. Your post is summery and refreshing.Sharlotte

Congratulations to all the winners!! Thanks also to Colonial Candles for providing us all with a free sample of tealights. That is wonderful!!! Susan, your beach tablescape is so impressive. You did a beautiful job!!! I love the dishes, plus all your special touches you added. Love & blessings from NC!

Hey Susan. Loved this! I've recently discovered that Kohl's has some really great "china". Love the flatware! Where'd it come from? Or did you tell us and I missed that detail? Speaking of details….. I think you've earned the crown for the Queen of Details. You always surprise and amaze me. Can't wait for next week's tablescape. I adore those Kim Parker plates. You're such a tease!!!!

Susan, what a cool and refreshing table! I'm off to the seashore next week, so this one is timely. Your cabinets are full of fun, interesting dishes. Thanks for sharing. Congratulations to the winners!

First of all, just want to congratulate the lucky ladies that won the fabulous gifts from Colonial Candle!!!

Girl, it is just the right time to have a beach party!!! Your tablescape is stunning…ohhh, I just love your shell dishes!!! The beachy sand and blue colors are so refreshing!!! And I just love how you did the centerpiece with all the beautiful shells and the candleholders are soooo perfect for this beach scene!!! Girl, the little fish that you hung on the candles are darling! Love em'!!! Now I'm ready for a little seafood…hehe!!!

Thank you so much for hosting this Tablescape Thursday Sweetie…sure do appreciate all of your hard work and time that you put into this!!!

Hello Susan; As always you have set a beautiful table… I just adore the shell theme.. I am so amazed at how you come up with such lovely ideas, and then all you gorgeous dishes and glass ware… thank you for sharing… Have a great day.

wow, love the tablescape and when you come upon china/dishes at kohl's or anywhere else, do you usually buy four of everything or eight? (or more?) you are a master of detail and i look forward to every tablescape post and metamorphosis….love your home, has it ever been on a tour? so glad you put rooms and closets on the side of your blog, i click ALL the time for inspiration…..just need a little money in the bank acct so i can start my back porch!!!! LOVE LOVE your blog, jennie in tn <><

Hi Susan! I am doing a little hand sewing as I am skipping from blog to blog this morning, still trying to see what Pink Saturdays I missed. As I go, however, I am very intrigued with all the beautiful tablescapes! I must confess I have never paid very much attention to such things, except maybe just around the holidays. I certainly was never raised being taught anything about it! I had to learn where to place silverware when I started waitressing years ago! Anyways, I just love all the stunning tablescapes I am seeing today, and am truly inspired by them!.. I feel as though I am far more appreciative of them.. even perhaps a bit more "cultured" perhaps? (0; I will certainly be visiting you and everybody on Thursdays from now on!.. And perhaps as I learn, in time, I'll get to play along with the big girls someday, yes?! (0; Love your beach-themed tablescape! ~tina

I'm relatively new at viewing your table scapes, and I'm just blown away by their interest and beauty. It's like entering an entirely different world. That's what a sit down meal should be like, but I'm sooooooo neglectful of my own table:( Maybe you'll be the one to turn me around. I'll keep dropping in on these table scape Thursdays in hopes of picking up the bug.

Love your beach table and all your lovely pics. Thanks for swingin' from the chandy for us each week..it is my fav shot of the scene. Love that you glued the shells, love the s&p and all the shells in the mid of table.

Every time I think I have chosen my absolute favorite tablescape of yours, you show another one that I fall in love with! I have to tell you that because of you and your amazing selection of dishes and glasses and tablescape "stuff" I am going to make certain that my kitchen has ample storage so that I can have all kinds of goodies so that I too can create amazing tablescapes.

Hi Susan,This is my first time commenting on your blog even though I've been visiting for sometime now. This tablescape is absolutely stunning! I can actually hear the waves laping up along the shoreline from here. Those dishes are something I have never seen the likes of before. A beautifully set table compliments any good meal and I can almost taste the seafood you'll be serving on these dishes. TFS! Sheila

Hello Susan,Wanted to stop by for a visit today to look at your beautiful table! As always, your beachy table is lovely. Being from Florida, the beach is one of my favorite themes for Tablescapes during the summer months. I adore your dinner plates with the shell and starfish motif. I noticed the glass with the starfish. I have a set exactly like them that came with a pitcher to match. So pretty.I hope to have my camera issue resolved this weekend so I can once again participate in TT. Now, I am unable to upload new pictures. I see that next week is your 50th tablescape. Are you planning anything special?? Do tell!Warmly,Alisa – Carolina Panache

Just lovely Susan. It makes you feel like you're just beside the beach. Those glasses are amazing. I haven't been to Kohl's in awhile. I'll have to check them out again. Looking forward to next week!-The Tablescaper

Her blog is Between Naps On The Porch. I have a secret dish fetish. She has the ability to make everything look absolutely 'out of a magazine' gorgeous. I feel the need to have a party which is not in my nature at all. Have to use those dishes some time don't I.

Susan I am just overjoyed that I have won! Today I was in one of my favorite stores and spied a vintage table runner that I envisioned with go perfectly with my lantern. I am so looking forward to creating a tablescape worthy to its beauty.